American Government: Statistical Info

Statistical Information

Statistical information can be found in many sources, both print and online.
Given the necessary time for a book to come to press the most recent information
is likely to be found online. Note, as well, statistical sources cited in
background and reference sources you consult. See if you can locate more recent
versions of these.

Census data ranging from 1790-1960 Users can limit searches by many variables including gender, age, education & literacy. Data is available by state and by country. Maintained by the University of Virginia.

Provides comprehensive access to statistical information. The service allows users to search summaries of statistical publications, and then link to the full-text of selected publications on statistical and government Web sites.

A statistical portal, focusing on quantitative data within media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets. Fully searchable, Statista also includes great infographics and charts on hundreds of topics.

Published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The data comes from the U.S. census and is made available by the federal government.

Credo Topic Page

Brings together various resources available through the library's subscription databases. Designed by Credo Reference, topic pages provide excellent background material including definitions, encyclopedia entries, scholarly articles and relevant e-books.